BROWNWOOD – May 20, 2014 – Howard Payne University’s chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, national honorary band fraternity and sorority, brought home three awards from the annual Southwest District Convention at Baylor University.

HPU’s chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi was presented the Outstanding Service to Music Education Award, which recognizes extraordinary service furthering music education at the university or in the community. The university’s chapter of Tau Beta Sigma was presented the Patsy Drury Hejl Outstanding Chapter Award for chapters consisting of 17 or more members, the highest award a chapter can receive in the Southwest District.

Additionally, Allen Andrus, a May graduate from Anson, was awarded the J. Lee Burke Student Achievement Award, established in 1991 to recognize student leaders who have made outstanding contributions to college bands and the fraternity. Andrus served as Kappa Kappa Psi chapter president and the district’s vice president.

“The J. Lee Burke Student Achievement award is one of the highest Kappa Kappa Psi awards an individual can receive in the nation,” said Stephen Sullivan, director of alumni relations and sponsor of the HPU chapter. “Typically this award is selected by the district council, but this year the national council of Kappa Kappa Psi nominated Allen for this award. This speaks volumes to his dedication and the Christian servant leadership that Allen exhibited during his time at HPU.”

The Southwest District consists of colleges and universities of all sizes from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana and Arkansas.

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Photo cutlines: Howard Payne University’s chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, national honorary band fraternity and sorority, were honored at the annual Southwest District Convention at Baylor University.